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36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM

See also: Final Rule published to the Federal Register 1/18/17 that jointly updates requirements for ICT covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Communication Act.

407.12.1.2 Vertical Plane for Forward Reach.

Where a forward reach is provided, the vertical reference plane shall be 30 inches (760 mm) long minimum.

Three plan drawings show a person using a wheelchair making a parallel approach to a 48 inch (1220 mm) minimum long vertical plane with this vertical plane centered on the control area of the equipment; a forward approach to a 30 inch (760 mm) minimum long vertical plane centered on the control area of the equipment; and a forward approach to a 30 inch (760 mm) minimum long vertical plane centered on the control area of the equipment with the users knees and toes sliding partially under the equipment.

Figure 407.12.1

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